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Bracelet Breaker...


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"You have, or try it?"

 

No, I thought about making one but never did.
 

"Hmm from China."

 

Yeah, it makes my alarm bells go off.  I've had bad luck with some of the china Bergeon lookalikes etc.  If it was around $75 instead of $229 I would give it a shot.

Otoh Esslinger has one for $419.95.  Probably better quality but waaay too much $$ for me.

 

Rolex® Oyster Watch Bracelet Link Remover Tool (esslinger.com)

 

I could probably make one using a small drill press vise with clamps mounted on the tops of the jaws for $100 or so...after 8 or 10 hours of mistakes.  Ha!

I have a small lathe and milling machine but I'm too lazy to jump on it right now.

 

Here are images of all types of small drill press vises etc:

 

images of small drill press vises - Bing images

 

You could start with one similar to this:

Image result for images of small drill press vises

Then make a couple screw down clamps to mount on top of the jaws.  It looks like the jaws are thick enough to drill and tap.  It is made by Wilton and their vises are good quality...about $75USD, p/n 12800.

Pressing the links back together is easy after a bit of practice, I've done quite a few.  I have a knurling tool for my lathe if I need new or oversize pins but by the time I drag it all out and get it ready...I'm out of the notion to fool with it.

 

I'm gettin' old and lazy.   :pimp:

 

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I bought a beads of rice band from the UK and he had a cheapie breaker like that for about $5

It was really cheap metal but boy did it work great. Mine came with 3 replacement tips and it took all 3 to do two bands.

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